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Delhi Protests: 11 Metro Stations Closed, Entry-Exit Restricted
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News18•02-10-2026, 09:25
Delhi Protests: 11 Metro Stations Closed, Entry-Exit Restricted
- •11 Delhi Metro stations have been immediately closed today due to protests in Delhi.
- •Passengers will not have entry and exit facilities at these stations, though interchange facilities will be available.
- •Key stations closed include Janpath, Central Secretariat, Mandi House, Rajiv Chowk, and New Delhi.
- •The Cockroach Janata Party is appealing to youth to join protests in Delhi over the Election Commission issue.
- •Delhi Police has imposed Section 163 in the Jantar Mantar and Parliament Street Police Station areas, prohibiting gatherings of more than 5 people.
Key Questions Answered
Due to security reasons stemming from protests in Delhi, 11 metro stations including Janpath, Central Secretariat, Mandi House, Ramakrishna Ashram, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Seva Teerth, Lok Kalyan Marg, INA, New Delhi, and Chawri Bazar have been closed.
Yes, although entry and exit facilities are unavailable at the closed metro stations, interchange facilities remain open for commuters.
Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has been in force across the entire area of Parliament Street sub-division since August, prohibiting unauthorized gatherings of more than five people, slogan shouting, or marching with banners.
